Dirty South

Lucas Hoge

2017 - Rebel Engine Entertainment LLC.  We first introduced you to Lucas in 2013 when he released his self-entitled debut album.  At that time, we felt that he had the vocal talents to make it in this industry.  Since then, Lucas has become what we call a sell-out.  His style went from being very authentic to fabricated.  Today, he embraces the phony manufactured style of Millennial Country.  From the fake drum beat and the synthetic melodies to the detached lyrics, there is not one drop of attentiveness within his music and this is found in his latest project.  I would love to take this entire album and re-record it the way it should have been.  The first thing I would do is remove the forged synthesizer percussion. The next action I would take is make each melody different from the rest.  The song that makes for a perfect example is “That Ain’t Cool;” with its beautiful storyline.   Lucas includes a tribute song to his friend Michael Berry with a bonus cut of “Who’s Gonna Be There.”  Performed in a heartfelt melody; this one can capture you with it’s powerful storyline.  Nonetheless, when I take a closer look at the lyrics they are quite similar to another song I have heard before.  Other songs include “Boom Boom” and “Power Of Garth.”  When I take into consideration the authenticity of Lucas Hoge when he first emerged and compare it to the fabricated entertainer that he is now, I have to say what a loss.  It is time for Lucas to let go of his dream to make it in this industry as fans will not follow an entertainer who is full of deception.  -$

(© Strictly Country Magazine - March / April 2019)

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